Surveyor

Surveyor

Musselwhite Mine

Are you looking to make your mark and grow your career with a company on the rise? We'd love to have you on our team!

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, operating a diversified portfolio of high-quality, long-life mines across the Canada, United States, Mexico and Nicaragua. Guided by our core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, and teamwork, we foster a safe, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where a talented, experienced team works together to deliver reliable operations, responsible mining, and long-term value to its shareholders and host communities.

Build your career at Musselwhite, a proven, high-quality underground gold mine in Northwestern Ontario, joining our portfolio through the 2026 merger with Orla Mining. Operating since 1997, Musselwhite has produced more than six million ounces of gold and continues to deliver strong results. We're investing in modern, lower-emission equipment, tele-remote and autonomous technologies, and a structure that empowers our teams to make decisions faster. We're also proud of our long-standing First Nations partnerships, dating back to the 1992. Backed by the scale and growth ambitions of Equinox Gold, there's never been a better time to join our team.

Purpose:

As part of our ongoing operations at Musselwhite Mine, we are seeking a Surveyor to support underground mining activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting precise surveying tasks that ensure safe and efficient mine development and production. This role will report to the Senior Mine Engineer.

Responsibilities include: 

• Operate and maintain advanced surveying equipment, including total stations, laser scanners, MOSS, Boretrak, and drones
• Adhere to underground safety protocols and ensure compliance with all occupational health and safety regulations
• Perform QA/QC of survey data (e.g., Boretrak), verifying accuracy and alignment with engineering standards
• Support raiseboring and diamond drilling operations by providing accurate positioning and alignment information
• Collaborate with engineers, construction teams, and contractors to troubleshoot and resolve survey-related issues
• Maintain accurate and organized survey records and reports in line with site MDM (Mine Data Management) standards
• Contribute to Month-End reconciliation processes to support contractor performance management

Qualification and Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Mine Engineering, or a related discipline
• Over 3 years of relevant experience in mine surveying or underground mine engineering
• Proficiency with underground survey methods and familiarity with Leica, Trimble, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Deswik software
• Hands-on experience with MOSS, lateral/vertical development, drill-and-blast techniques, and diamond drilling is an asset
• Understanding construction tolerances, deformation monitoring, and interpretation of borehole data
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt in a dynamic underground environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments
• Comfortable working in remote, field-based locations

Working Conditions:

• This is a fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) position with a rotational schedule of 14 days on / 14 days off, working 12-hour shifts rotations will alternate between one rotation working day shift (D/S) and the other working on night shift (N/S)

Compensation: 

• The base salary range for this position is CAD$98,149 - $109,058 per year, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• This role is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual short term incentive program. The target annual bonus for this position is 10% of base salary, subject to individual and company performance.
• The Company offers a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), including an automatic 5% employer contribution, with the option for employees to receive up to an additional 4% employer match on employee contributions.

At Equinox Gold, our commitment to teamwork means building a workforce that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate. We are committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.